maui chicken salad
From Weight Watchers New 365 Day Menu Cookbook.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon clack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil or walnut oil
- 10 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1/4 medium pineapple, pared, cored, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium kiwi fruit, pared, halved and sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 small mango, pared, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons coconut, shredded, toasted
- - fresh mint sprigs, garnish
How To Make maui chicken salad
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Step 1To prepare dressing, in blender or food processor, combine juice, vinegar, minced mint, sugar, pepper and salt; process until well blended. With motor running, slowly pour oil through feed tube; process 1 minute, until slightly thickened.
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Step 2To prepare salad, in large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add chicken; return liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to low; poach chicken, covered, 10 minutes, until cooked through. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from liquid; discard liquid. Set chicken aside to cool.
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Step 3Cut cooled chicken into bite-size pieces; place into medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons dressing; toss to combine.
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Step 4In large bowl, combine pineapple, kiwi fruits, strawberries, mango and remaining dressing; transfer to large serving platter. Top fruit mixture with chicken mixture; sprinkle with coconut. Serve garnished with mint sprigs.
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Step 5SERVING (1 1/2 CUPS) PROVIDES: 1 1/2 Fats, 1 1/2 Fruits, 2 Proteins, 10 Optional Calories. PER SERVING: 235 Calories, 9 g Total Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 41 mg Cholesterol, 89 mg Sodium, 23 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 18 g Protein, 35 mg Calcium; 5 points
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Step 6NOTE: To toast coconut, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut onto nonstick baking sheet; bake 5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven; let cool.
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